PART 1 Getting a Boat
1. Finding the Right Boat for You
2. Evaluating Trailerable Sailboats
3. The Sailboats
4. Purchasing a boat
5. Tow Vehicles and Trailers
PART 2 Getting Your New Boat Ready for Sailing
6. Parts Common to most trailer-sailers
7. Trailer-Sailing equipment
PART 3 Taking Your Boat Out for the First Time
8. Ready to... more...

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